There are ‘Billionaires’ and there ‘Are Billionaires’; while some stack funds in their foreign private accounts, some take proceeds from their business, inject it into causes that would directly affect the lives of Nigerian’s positively. In the league of the very few that would spare a cost to bring succor to Nigerians, Abdulsamad Rabiu; the head honcho of BUA Groups towers high like the popular Statue of Liberty in America.
He believes that there is no money too big to spend in touching lives. In everything, Humanity comes first. When humanity is empowered and happy, business will thrive and the country will be at peace.
A vivid example of his humane side was during the pandemic when he donated heavily to eradicating of Covid-19 through CACOVID. To further show his commitment to making sure Nigerians get vaccinated at no cost, he paid Astra Zeneca for a 1million dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Despite the controversy surrounding his kind gesture, Samad remained unperturbed as he stayed committed to keep touching lives and he is never backing down or reneging on his promise to humanity.
Another of his gestures that got everyone talking and also generated mixed reactions was his $100 Million USD annual; Africa Fund for social development and renewal. On Tuesday the 23rd of March, through his Abdulsamad Rabiu Initiative, Samad announced that; the funds will be allocated for Health, Education and Social Development. He also pledged 1 Billion Naira Each to 6 Universities within the 6 geopolitical zones to strengthen their infrastructure. Sources averred that; the idea came when he clocked 60, last year, during the heat of the pandemic. He was shocked that the world could come to a stand-still. He further noted that; increasing investment in various sectors like; education, research, health will help strengthen and provide a sustainable solution for generation yet unborn.
A source further said; “Chairman is also planning to extend the funding and grant to the rest of Africa with a whooping sum of $50Million. He is currently meeting with African leaders to finalize how to integrate the rest of Africa so everybody can benefit from his milk of kindness.”
